School: Fermoyle (B.), Lanesboro (roll number 13320)

Location:
Formoyle (Newcomen), Co. Longford
Teacher:
Ss. Mac Eoghain
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    there." "I know", said the Crow. The mag said "You will put two more and have it square"" "I know," said the crow. The mag said: "You will put a stick in each corner." "I know," said the crow. The mag said: Now where will I put the bottom. "I don't know," said the crow. "Well", said the mag "you will cover that with sticks". "I know", said the crow. The mag said: "Now you will make it a little higher before you make the door." "I know" said the crow. The mag said: "When you know so much go and build the nest yourself" So the mag flew away. The crow was left with only half a nest.
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Michael Kearney
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Formoyle (Newcomen), Co. Longford
    Informant
    Michael Kearney
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Formoyle (Newcomen), Co. Longford